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DON’T IGNORE YOUR LOWER BACK PAIN!
INSIDE... • THREE REASONS TO SEEK TREATMENT FOR LOWER BACK PAIN • SEASONAL RECIPE • 4 EATING RESOLUTIONS
Are you someone who pushes through those mysterious aches and pains that crop up occasionally? Do you just assume your lower back pain will get better on its own? While this can work out, it’s not a guarantee. If you’re struggling with back pain, make an appointment with Atlas PT & Sports Medicine and seek the treatment you deserve. Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal ailments globally, with an estimated 80% of people experiencing it at some point. But just because it’s a common experience doesn’t mean it can’t cause complications: around 23% of the world’s population suffers from chronic back pain, pain that lingers for longer than three months. The good news is that physical therapy can resolve most cases of back pain. One study of 150,000 cases saw an 89% reduction in the need for habit-forming drugs when physical therapy was pursued first. Even better, our therapists can often help you improve your back strength and mobility so your back functions better than before your injury. But to get to that point, you have to take the first step and make an appointment with the physical therapists at Atlas PT & Sports Medicine. Need a little extra push? Keep reading to learn why you shouldn’t ignore lower back pain. THREE REASONS TO SEEK TREATMENT FOR LOWER BACK PAIN 1.The sooner you start, the better the outcomes. Early physical therapy intervention can reduce the likelihood of chronic onset from 15% to 2%. The quicker physical therapy begins the less likely you will develop poor compensations. Physical therapy will help to reduce or avoid altogether the need to limit or stop your favorite activities and sports. 2. Not all lower back pain is a back problem. Certain medical conditions, such as spinal fractures, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, can all cause back pain. Back pain can also result from injury or dysfunction of the hips, knees, or feet. Our team of physical therapists can help you determine the exact cause of back pain and suggest appropriate treatment methods. If you have developed a chronic condition, we can help you manage your symptoms and work with you to delay the disease’s progression.
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